word
Circumvent
Sur-kuh-MVEHNT
/ˌsɜːrkʌˈmvɛnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
circumvent
Dictionary meaning
To avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing duties, questions, or issues.
Examples
- I circumvented the regulations.
Synonyms: dodge
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